Nadal earns another date with Madrid
Rafael Nadal once again felt the warmth of the Manolo Santana Stadium as he embarked on his final career appearance at the Mutua Madrid Open. The Balearic Islander began to write the 20th chapter of a legendary sporting story in the Spanish capital, motivated by the emotions that the tournament has inspired in him since he […]
Richard Gasquet, a thousand reasons to be happy
Richard Gasquet’s legacy grew significantly today. The Frenchman played his 1000th ATP Tour match, making him the fourth active player to reach four figures. He joins an elite club of pros, which includes only Novak Djokovic (1,315), Rafael Nadal (1,291) and Fernando Verdasco (1,006). Such feats are not celebrated every week: “I’m very proud to […]
Sara Sorribes and the Caja Mágica: a special connection
It’s undeniable, Sara Sorribes has a special connection with the Mutua Madrid Open. Her magical game is the perfect match for the enthusiasm of the fans of Madrid. They need one another, they make each other greater, and they enjoy themselves more when they are together. You only have to see how the Spaniard celebrated […]
Nadal: “The support from Madrid has been unconditional”
Rafael Nadal’s feet are very much on solid ground at the Mutua Madrid Open. On Wednesday, the Balearic Islander was at the Caja Mágica, where he will compete for the last time in front of the fans in the Spanish capital. The five-time champion of the event gave a frank press conference in the build-up […]
Bouzas’ dream comes true in Madrid
Paula Badosa vs. Jéssica Bouzas Maneiro. We were treated to a spectacular match to open day three’s play on the Manolo Santana centre court. The thrilling encounter was decided in the third set, with the young Bouzas fending off the experienced Paula. Badosa arrived at the Mutua Madrid Open this week after a challenging year […]
Alcaraz bolsters his fighting spirit with Topuria
Carlos Alcaraz’s frightening power is a sight to behold in the Caja Mágica. However, on Tuesday at the Mutua Madrid Open, he had to employ it against a very different opponent. The Spaniard had a face-to-face meeting with Ilia Topuria, the UFC featherweight champion, changing the clay courts for the octagon, and in doing so […]
Sabalenka feels at home
A broad smile seems to be a permanent fixture on the face of Aryna, the defending champion. Sabalenka was in a buoyant mood as she turned up at the 2024 Mutua Madrid Open Media Day where dozens of journalists awaited. It is no surprise, Sabalenka arrives in the Spanish capital with a chance of winning […]
Badosa’s special connection with Madrid
Paula Badosa’s face lights up whenever she talks about the Mutua Madrid Open. With her sixth participation in the women’s main draw set to kick off on Wednesday, the Spaniard is once again the flagbearer for the home players. A semi-finalist at the Madrid WTA 1000 in 2021, she acknowledged that she feels “a special […]
Mercedes-Benz at the Mutua Madrid Open in 2024
Mercedes-Benz continues to demonstrate its commitment to the biggest tennis event in our country. The tournament is staging its 22nd edition in 2024 having become a 2-week event in 2021. Madrid hosts simultaneous ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 competitions. It is the only two-week event of this kind in Europe. A 100% electric fleet […]
Plaza Mayor, the geographic centre of the 2024 MMOPEN
The curtain was raised on the 2024 Mutua Madrid Open on Monday in the capital of Spain, which will also be the capital of world tennis over the next fortnight until Sunday 5 May. Plaza de Colon passed the baton to the emblematic Plaza Mayor as the stage for the tournament’s traditional presentation in the […]